Description
The DHC Glitch, short for Delayed Hyper Combo Glitch, is a well-known exploit in the fighting game community, particularly in titles like Marvel vs. Capcom 3. This glitch occurs when a player performs a Delayed Hyper Combo (DHC) at a precise moment, causing the game to reset the damage scaling and hitstun decay typically applied to combos. As a result, players can extend their combos to deal significantly more damage than normally possible. While such exploits are generally considered unintentional by developers, they often become a part of the competitive metagame, forcing players to adapt their strategies accordingly.
Examples
- In Marvel vs. Capcom 3, players discovered that by performing a hyper combo with one character and then immediately switching to another character using DHC, they could reset the damage scaling. This allowed for extended combos and higher damage outputs.
- During a high-stakes tournament, a player used the DHC Glitch to turn the tide of a match, chaining together an otherwise impossible sequence of moves to secure a dramatic comeback victory.
Additional Information
- The DHC Glitch is not universally present in all fighting games; it is specific to certain titles where the game mechanics allow for such exploits.
- Some developers patch out glitches like the DHC Glitch in later updates to maintain game balance, while others may leave them in if they become integral to the competitive scene.